But I did not love only him;--and while the comfort of others was dear to me, I was glad to spare them from knowing how much I felt.
Now, I can think and speak of it with little emotion.

I would not have you suffer on my account; for I assure you I no longer suffer materially myself.

I have many things to support me.

I am not conscious of having provoked the disappointment by any imprudence of my own, I have borne it as much as possible without spreading it farther.
I acquit Edward of essential misconduct.

I wish him very happy; and I am so sure of his always doing his duty, that though now he may harbour some regret, in the end he must become so.